Monopolies vs Oligopolies in AI
The a16z Show28 Aug 2025

Monopolies vs Oligopolies in AI

In this interview from the 20VC podcast, Martin Casado (a16z General Partner) joins Harry Stebbings to unpack the state of AI, the rise of coding models, the future of open vs. closed source, and how value is shifting across the stack.

Martin offers a candid view of the opportunities and dangers shaping AI and venture capital today.

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